Category: Sweetland Novels
Main category for Sweetland.
Temple of the Eight Roots
AKA The Temple The Temple of the Eight Roots is a millenniums old religion which upholds the sacredness of the Memories. It has many factions, from the open-armed Mutualists, to the reactionary Children of Ertfiil. The Mutualist faction of the Temple of the Eight Roots, with the help of sympathetic scientists, gave the D-Gate technology to the Bolivarian Alliance on Earth and established The Temple of New Life, their sister church. Religious Beliefs The Temple’s beliefs are gnostic in nature. The structure is a hierarchical matriarchy, with a pseudo-priest class, called the Order of Sofia. They profess to believe that all is illusion, and that the sheep must be led into the future. In practice, most are scientists and teachers. Political Tendencies and Organizations In general, the Temple leans slightly to the left side of the spectrum, although there are conservative and reactionary tendencies, as well. The principle ones are:
Texas Republic
Nueva California Popularly known as New Cali, Nueva California was founded in 2043 after a short War of Succession from the United States, See: Map of North America, 2055
The 2nd Rupture
A second historical rupture engineered to bring down the artificial Gates between Earth and Torzucan (the Convergence) in 2055, in order to protect Torzucan. Back to Index
The Concilio
Governing council of the Communities of Sweetland, located in Sangre del Corazon. It is housed in the Wheel, the capitol building. Thus, members of the Concilio are called Spokes. The Wheel Parties Involved: What Happened: Back to Index
The Crossroads Waystation
A waystation and consulate at the main Axial on Torzucán. It is a small lodge near the south shore of Lake Adan’dohi, and is under the guidance of Aeiroh Juola, consulate of the Convergence. In the third book, Entanglement, it comes under the guiding hand of Matt Dillon. Bridge Whitedeer lives there.
The Great Forest
Encyclopedia of the Convergence The Great Forest of Torzucán An enormous forest which covers over a third of the Continent of Sweetland. It is an integral part of The Memories, a technology from a long gone, and unknown, culture. Entity: